LOCAL weather enthusiasts are predicting temperatures to reach around 30 degrees and summer looks set to really begin.

Bournemouth & Poole Weather said, although difficult to predict the temperate across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Friday could see highs of 30 degrees.

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However, they said it would depend on avoiding any showers during the day.

It comes as the Met Office warned residents across the south to be “alert and ready” for hot temperatures.

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The Met Office said there was a 60 per cent probability of heat-health criteria being met over the weekend, as it could reach the mid-30s in central England.

Hay fever sufferers were also urged to be cautious as “very high” pollen levels were expected all week.